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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.68, 1,226.18 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.68, 1,226.18 and 297.56 is: 446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.68 : 1,226.18 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.68/1,226.18 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.68x = 1,226.18 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.68x = 364,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,862.12/817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.22

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